Until Jan. 3, $1 from the sale of each gingerbread “family” of two adult and one child cookies will support Habitat. (The packages sell for $6.25.)

Since 2009, the annual Good Earth campaign has raised more than $7,300 for the non-profit that focuses on building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a way to break out of the cycle of poverty.

Habitat’s Facebook page has some fun photos of the campaign’s launch, including the family that Good Earth is helping. Mom Daniela has three children — Patrick (10), Samuel (9) and Jessica (6) — and works as both a school bus driver and a merchandiser. Right now, their rental home takes 41 per cent of the family’s annual income, which is a real challenge, especially as Patrick has some special needs.

Helping Daniela achieve her dream of home ownership sounds like great reason to start your Monday with a stop at one of Good Earth’s locations. Enjoy!

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